New Lid - Anyone gone from Arai to Schuberth?

[UpTheIron]

As above really...considering the Schuberth S1 Pro and wondered if anyone had done the same - how does fit/comfort/sizing compare?

[SVS]

Hi Paul,

I found head shape quite similar. Schuberth sizes are marginally smaller than the equivalent Arai, e.g. a medium Arai is 57-58cm whereas a medium Schuberth is 56-57cm. Having said that, I fit both and prefer the snug fit of Schuberth.

I can't recommend the Schuberth S1 enough. The quality is arguably even better than Arai/Shoei! The S1 has a hushed quiet inside - you may never return to noisier helmets again - and has neat touches like the sun visor. I've ridden year-round in my Schuberth for four years, from winter commuting to track days, and it still looks like new. The only downside is the antifog visor, which is remedied with a pinlock visor.

The S1 has been superceded by the S1 Pro. You might also consider the R1 too, which is not as quiet as the S1 Pro but possibly cooler in summer. See: www.schuberth.com/index.php?id=motorrad&L=1

Also, Schuberth make BMW lids. BMW helmets can actually be cheaper than Schuberth, so you might want to check out these too:
www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/uk/en/index.html
www.rainbow.econcept.co.uk/subcats.asp?catid=HELME...

The BMW Sport Helmet may be closest to the S1/S1 Pro.

Hope this helps


Cheers

Edited by SVS on Saturday 14th June 22:37

[Graham]

I think Arai came out quite badly in the sharp tests, only 2 stars for the Condor !!! typically the one I've just bought !!!! seems quite noisy at speed too

nice fit though
G

[MrsMiggins]

When I was buying my current lid I spent quite a while in the shop trying on a variety of different makes. The sales guy told me how quiet the Schuberth lids were but I was a bit cynical of the sales pitch.

When I put it on I honestly thought they'd turned the shop's music volume down. I had to ask the friend with me if the volume had changed. Schuberth lids are so quiet it's amazing. I still wear earplugs for motorway work and extended tours but for general pootling I don't bother as my C2 is great without, although the looks aren't for everyone.

[bbc]

Another vote for the Schuberth S1 - perhaps a bit 'bulkier' that my old Arai, but no heavier and the vents actually work.

And

[UpTheIron]

Graham said:

I think Arai came out quite badly in the sharp tests, only 2 stars for the Condor !!! typically the one I've just bought !!!! seems quite noisy at speed too

nice fit though
G

I've got the same lid. I find it quite noisy too.